Gujarat Birds
26 bird species -: 7 Critically Endangered
Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
55-75 cm
1,827
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
barred buttonquail
Turnix suscitator
Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.
12-15 cm
3,038
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Black Francolin
Francolinus francolinus
Discover the Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), a striking upland ground bird known for its distinct black and white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and where to spot this fascinating species.
33-36 cm
1,805
Upland Ground Birds
chestnut bellied sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus), an arid-land bird known for its unique water-carrying feathers and desert survival skills.
25-28 cm
2,562
Upland Ground Birds
Common Buttonquail
Turnix sylvaticus
Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.
15-16 cm
1,935
Upland Ground Birds
common pigeon
Columba livia
Discover the Common Pigeon (Columba livia). Learn about its physical traits, urban habitat, unique drinking habits, and impressive homing abilities.
33-33 cm
4,769
Upland Ground Birds
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnix
Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.
16-18 cm
2,309
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
eurasian collared dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
32-32 cm
5,066
Upland Ground Birds
great indian bustard
Ardeotis nigriceps
Learn about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). Explore facts about its size, habitat, diet, and why this majestic bird is critically endangered.
100-120 cm
2,801
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
grey francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.
33-33 cm
5,492
Upland Ground Birds
Grey Junglefowl
Gallus sonneratii
Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.
38-80 cm
1,902
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.
90-230 cm
5,521
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
laughing dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.
27-27 cm
7,167
Upland Ground Birds
lesser florican
Sypheotides indicus
Learn about the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus), a rare grassland bird known for its spectacular jumping displays and unique breeding habits.
40-51 cm
2,724
Upland Ground Birds
Painted Francolin
Francolinus pictus
Discover the Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus), a beautiful brown and white upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and essential facts for birdwatchers.
30-35 cm
1,837
Upland Ground Birds
Painted Sandgrouse
Pterocles indicus
Discover the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
22-25 cm
150
Upland Ground Birds
painted sandreouse
Pterocles indicus
Learn about the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus), a ground-dwelling bird of South Asia known for its stunning plumage and unique crepuscular behavior.
22-25 cm
2,453
Upland Ground Birds
Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
Pterocles alchata
Discover the Pin-tailed Sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata), a unique upland bird. Learn about its buff and orange plumage, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
31-39 cm
1,784
Upland Ground Birds
Rain Quail
Coturnix coromandelica
Discover everything about the Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica). Learn about its 15-17 cm size, brown and black plumage, habitat, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
15-17 cm
2,242
Upland Ground Birds
red collared dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.
23-23 cm
3,724
Upland Ground Birds
Red Spurfowl
Galloperdix spadicea
Explore the Red Spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea). Learn about this 30-38 cm reddish-brown upland ground bird, its habitat in India, diet, and shy behavior.
30-38 cm
2,071
Upland Ground Birds
Rock Bush-quail
Perdicula argoondah
Explore the Rock Bush-quail (Perdicula argoondah). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this expert guide to Indian upland ground birds.
17-19 cm
1,834
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
spotted dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.
30-30 cm
5,769
Upland Ground Birds
Spotted Sandgrouse
Pterocles senegallus
Discover the Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus), a fascinating desert bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
29-34 cm
1,925
Upland Ground Birds